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Braun Series 5 5030s VS. Philips Norelco 4500

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Braun Series 5 5030s

Reasons to buy Braun Series 5 5030s:

  • button icon Maximum performance and excellent skin comfort
  • button icon It is Affordable
  • button icon Maintains skin contact thus offer you with a clean shave
  • button icon Can be used with a Cord or when its cordless
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Philips Norelco 4500

Reasons to buy Philips Norelco 4500 :

  • button icon Affordable and efficient
  • button icon Dual Precision shaving system guarantees you with a clean shave
  • button icon Can be used wet or dry
  • button icon Ideal for sensitive skins - due to its smooth shaving heads
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Braun Series 5 5030s

  • CPM
  • GOOD ON THICK BEARDS
USABILITY
WINNER :

Braun Series 5 5030s

  • ERGONOMIC HANDLE
DESIGN
WINNER :

Braun Series 5 5030s

  • BUILD UP
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Braun Series 5 5030s

Reasons why we like it:

  • CPM
  • GOOD ON THICK BEARDS
  • ERGONOMIC HANDLE
  • BUILD UP
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COMPARISON – Braun Series 5 5030s VS. Philips Norelco 4500

PERFORMANCE

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 4500
No

Yes

This unit can be used with get or water. It is a wet and dry electric shaver, fully washable with an AquaTec seal for convenient grooming while in the shower.

CPM

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

It is quite an efficient shaver, makes about 30,000 cuts per minute just like Braun Series 7 models. This is a very good speed for starter shaver

No

CONTOUR ADAPTABILITY

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

The MicroMotion function creates separate suspensions for all cutting elements thus making it easy for the shaver to respond to each and every contour. In addition to that, the MacroMotion function enables the shavers head to pivot effortlessly along larger contours

Yes

It features a pivoting, flexible float system which follows facial contours while keeping shaver heads close to the skin for thorough and effective grooming.

BEARD DENSITY SENSOR

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 4500
No

No

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

Yes, it can be used by any one. It is not a fully wet and dry shaver but its smooth shaving foils are tender and friendly on every skin type.

Yes

Yes, since it is wet and dry enabled and it also has smooth flexible heads, men with various skin types can use it. Those with sensitive skins should opt for wet shaving because it makes hair softer and easier to shave.

WORKS ON 3 DAY STUBBLE

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

It features 2 SensoFoil Blades that have 899 unique apertures which shave as close as 0.058mm. This means it can shave 1-3 day stubble without irritating or cutting your skin.

Yes

Since it has a Super Lift and Cut Dual-blade action which lifts up short or flat lying hair for cutting, it will be effective on 3 day stubble.

FLEXIBLE HEAD

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

Features a Flexible shaving head which moves up to 8 directions maintaining skin contact on each and every contour thus offer you with a clean, uniform close shave. The shaver can also reach those hard-to-shave areas.

Yes

Features flex and float system that follows various facial contours while keeping the 3 shaver's heads close to the skin ensuring close and clean shave in all areas it can reach.

GOOD ON THICK BEARDS

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

The UltraActive Lift and CroosHair Blades will capture even the hardest hair to shave. So if you have a thick beard, feel free to use this shaver.

No

CAN SHAVE HEAD

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 4500
No

No

Braun Series 5 5030s

USABILITY

ERGONOMIC HANDLE

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

It has a well built & shaped ergonomic handle that features a textured rubber at the back for extra grip when shaving in the shower.

No

SPEED SETTINGS

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 4500
No

No

FULLY WASHABLE

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

Braun series 5 is 100% washable. It can be immersed in water 5 meters, so you can enjoy a comfortable shave while in the shower. After using the shaver, run tap water over the head to remove hair that is stuck in the foil/blades

Yes

Yes, this small shaver can be washed under running tap water. It has an AquaTec seal which prevents water from damaging the inside parts of the shaver.

CLEANING MACHINE

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 4500
No

No

CHARGING TIME

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

1 hour of full battery charge will give you 50 minutes

Yes

Uses a Lithium-Ion Battery which charges fully within 1 hour. This will give you 50 minutes of grooming time.

CORDLESS

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

It can be used corded or cordless. This is the only Braun electric shaver that can be used Corded. So if you forgot to charge the shaver, no worries, simply plug it into power and get things moving.

Yes

True, this shaver is fully cordless. For safety purposes, Philips has disabled functionality when the shaver is plugged into power. If you want a quick shave, charge the battery for at least 10 minutes and this will give one shave.

Braun Series 5 5030s

DESIGN

TYPE

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

Foil shaver with 2 Cross Hair Blades and an Ultra Active Lift foil which captures all hard-to-shave hairs that grow on the neck and chin areas.

Yes

Rotary shaver with a Dual Precision shaving system which shaves both long and short stubble. It also features Super Lift and Cut Dual-blades which lift hair off the skin for cutting.

WIRELESS CHARGING

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 4500
No

No

MECHANISM

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

This unit's shaving system is made up of the following features: UltraActiveLift Foil, CrossHair blades that cut as close as possible, 8-D flexible head,Precision Trimmer, MicroMotion & MacroMotion function and 3 shaving elements

Yes

Norelco 4500 has a very simple mechanism which includes:DualPrecision shaver system, Flex and Float System which maintains skin contact as the shaver manoeuvres over various contours,AquaTec seal offers convenient DRY or WET shave, Super Lift and Cut Dual-blade action which lifts flat lying hair

DISPLAY

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

Small LED display shows battery level status only

Yes

Features a small LED display which shows battery status. You will always know when to re-charge your shaver.

BUILD UP

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

High quality built up with a very good grip and ergonomic handle. You can use its MultiHeadLock function to lock the head in different positions.

No

TRIMMER

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

Features a Precision trimmer at the back of the head. Simply slide it out to shape your beard,mustache and sideburn

Yes

Features a Pop-up trimmer at the back of the shaver's head. This can be used to groom and shape mustache & sideburns.

BATTERY LIFE

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

50 minutes of battery life once fully charged for 1 hour

Yes

50 minutes when the shaver is fully charged for 1 hour

ACCESSORIES

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

Charging Cord,Protection Cap,Cleaning Brush,Appliance Oil and a Soft Travel Bag

Yes

Protection cap, Power cord, Cleaning brush

Braun Series 5 5030s

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